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US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations

Political changes and restrictive immigration policies have influenced the naturalization process for immigrants in the U.S.
SF parents
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
9 hours ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Return of Family Detention

Thousands of immigrant children have faced medical neglect and severe mistreatment under the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Growing up, I expected to live the fast-paced life of a performer. I'm a Jersey girl with a New York City spirit. My dreams were set on being a principal actor on Broadway.
NYC music
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
11 hours ago

UK youth emigrating for better prospects - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Departures among those aged 20-29 reached 130,000-140,000 in June 2025, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels of around 92,000-95,000 in 2018, indicating a clear shift towards earlier migration.
UK politics
California
fromKqed
4 hours ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
#eric-adams
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

Eric Adams received honorary Albanian citizenship, reflecting his connection to the Albanian community in New York City and his desire to leave politics behind.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
3 days ago

Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship As Former NYC Mayor Eyes Life Abroad

Eric Adams received honorary citizenship from Albania, reflecting his international ties and aspirations to live abroad after his political career.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

Eric Adams received honorary Albanian citizenship, reflecting his connection to the Albanian community in New York City and his desire to leave politics behind.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
3 days ago

Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship As Former NYC Mayor Eyes Life Abroad

Eric Adams received honorary citizenship from Albania, reflecting his international ties and aspirations to live abroad after his political career.
World news
fromForbes
2 days ago

New Zealand Golden Visa Demand Leaps As Americans Seek Plan B

Demand for New Zealand's golden visa program has surged, particularly among Americans seeking second residency and investment opportunities.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

9 Best Places in the Caribbean to Buy a Home, Including Islands Where You Can Become a Citizen

Choosing the right Caribbean island for home buying involves factors like accessibility, weather, government stability, and real estate market conditions.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

These 18 Countries Offer the Quickest Path to Citizenship in 5 Years or Less-and Some in Just 2 Years

Naturalization is often the best, most logical path forward for those without the necessary family ties or funds. It involves living legally in the country for a set number of years, demonstrating familiarity with the language, and sometimes passing a test on history, culture, and the political system.
Europe politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Zohran Mamdani, Perpetual Student of the City

One of my memories of being at Science was being surrounded by people smarter than myself, and that is something I continue to have the privilege of experiencing each and every day at City Hall.
New York City
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

H-1B petitions fall at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan and rise at Citi after Trump's visa crackdown

H-1B visa filings decreased at major financial firms due to increased application costs and changes in the work visa program.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

The Central Statistics Office has been surveying the same group of people born in 1998 since they were nine years old, releasing reports at key moments in their adolescence.
Education
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case was denied by the immigration appeals board, moving him closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
#immigration-policy
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

'It's become urgent now': the Irish people returning home from the US in the shadow of Trump's immigration crackdown

Barcelona
fromYahoo Travel
6 days ago

165,000 digital nomads have left the UK: Which countries are they moving to?

Remote workers from the UK are increasingly adopting a digital nomad lifestyle abroad to escape high living costs and enjoy better work-life balance.
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

What It Means to Be American

Younger generations have lost faith in American institutions due to nearly two decades of economic turmoil, which has led to a significant rise in populism across the United States.
Books
fromFortune
5 days ago

How dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America's biggest income group | Fortune

The report contends that the lower rungs of the middle class shrank because more Americans got richer, with 31% of families classified as upper middle class in 2024.
Silicon Valley food
#emigration
UK politics
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I saw the warning signs' - 'Donald dash' hots up as growing number of wealthy Americans race to get Irish visas and passports

UK politics
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I saw the warning signs' - 'Donald dash' hots up as growing number of wealthy Americans race to get Irish visas and passports

SF parents
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
World news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantanamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island

The U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to potential mass emigration and reliance on Guantánamo for migrant camps.
#american-expats
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
2 weeks ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Expat-Curious? Inside the European Communities Vying for Fleeing Americans.

American retirees are increasingly purchasing homes in Europe, particularly Italy, to fulfill lifelong dreams and escape tight U.S. real estate markets, with specialized services facilitating international transactions despite geopolitical tensions.
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
2 weeks ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
Europe politics
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Expat-Curious? Inside the European Communities Vying for Fleeing Americans.

American retirees are increasingly purchasing homes in Europe, particularly Italy, to fulfill lifelong dreams and escape tight U.S. real estate markets, with specialized services facilitating international transactions despite geopolitical tensions.
#migration
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Migration changes may save only 600m, significantly less than the claimed 10bn, with costs potentially offset by migrant departures and deterrence of high earners.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US Elections

NY, California and other high-taxed states losing billions while Florida prospers from mass migration: IRS

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Migration changes may save only 600m, significantly less than the claimed 10bn, with costs potentially offset by migrant departures and deterrence of high earners.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US Elections

NY, California and other high-taxed states losing billions while Florida prospers from mass migration: IRS

#california
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Mass exodus from Los Angeles revealed in shocking new figures

Los Angeles County's population has now dipped to just under 9.7 million, marking a continuation of a steady slide for the nation's most populous county. The raw number of departures is eye-catching, but experts say the broader trend may be even more concerning: fewer people are coming in to replace those who leave.
Los Angeles
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

New York's Latino Communities 'Under Siege' by ICE's Racial Profiling, Lawsuit Says

ICE agents are accused of racially profiling and unlawfully arresting Latino individuals in New York.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
1 week ago

The Residency Visa Americans Apply For Most And The One With Better Odds

Americans often pursue the D7 visa for Portugal, but better options exist with fewer pitfalls and clearer eligibility criteria.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

After 15 years, I'm leaving Trump's America and coming home to Australia. It feels like an escape | Simon Adams

Americans face economic struggles while military spending increases, leading to dissatisfaction with leadership and a decline in civil liberties.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
Travel
fromGamintraveler
3 weeks ago

Thinking Of Leaving The U.S.? The 10 Countries Quietly Competing For American Expats Right Now

U.S. citizens can travel visa-free to many countries, with options for expatriation and digital nomad visas increasing by 2026.
#new-york-city
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

New Yorkers fleeing Mamdani for Miami? Yeah, right

New York City's luxury housing market remains strong post-election, with increased signed contracts and limited price discounts.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
6 days ago

Where's the business exodus from NYC Mamdani critics promised? | Opinion

Claims of a mass business exodus from New York City are exaggerated, with rising demand for office spaces and AI firms driving growth.
NYC politics
fromUSA TODAY
6 days ago

Where's the business exodus from NYC Mamdani critics promised? | Opinion

Claims of a mass business exodus from New York City are exaggerated, with rising demand for office spaces and AI firms driving growth.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Americans Can Learn From Immigrants

Prioritizing relationships, shared meals, and community over efficiency significantly increases happiness and well-being across all age groups.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Was Raised to Be Accepting. Yet, I Find Myself Battling Strange New Thoughts About Immigrants.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally and challenging racism.
NYC politics
fromThe Hill
1 week ago

New York exodus: High costs, taxes drive residents to Florida

Politicians often change their rhetoric when faced with reality, as seen in Kathy Hochul's response to New Yorkers leaving for Florida.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The shattered dream of migrating to the US and the odyssey of returning: I was in jail for four months. That's the only way I got to know New York'

Laime Arold, a 26-year-old Haitian, buys energy bars at a small shop on the side of the Pan-American Highway in southern Chiapas, Mexico. Jose Adan, a Honduran, prays aloud in a park in Tapachula, asking God to protect him from kidnappers and the police along the way. Gerardo Aguilar, a Venezuelan, travels at 60 miles per hour, lying across two seats on a bus headed for Guatemala. The three all have something in common: they are in Mexico and they are migrants. None of them are heading north. They are heading south.
Miami food
#us-citizenship-renunciation
Travel
fromForbes
1 month ago

Where Americans Are Moving Abroad Right Now

Remote work and rising living costs drive millions of Americans to relocate abroad earlier in their careers, with over 180,000 relocating last year to countries offering affordability, cultural familiarity, and English-speaking communities.
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee

After significant deliberation, taking into account both the affected public's concerns regarding the cost of the fee and the not insignificant anecdotal evidence regarding tax-related difficulties many US nationals residing abroad encounter, including in part because of FATCA, the Department made a policy decision... to propose alleviating the cost burden for those individuals who decide to request CLN services by returning to the below-cost fee of $450.
US news
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Former US Residents, Tell Us Why You Left And Your Unfiltered Thoughts About America Right Now

Record numbers of Americans are leaving the country, citing exhaustion from financial stress, lack of work-life balance, inadequate healthcare, and political polarization compared to better social systems abroad.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Real estate
fromFortune
2 months ago

Americans are still ditching New York and LA at alarming rates, but Miami's on the list now, too | Fortune

Americans continue leaving New York and Los Angeles, and now Miami is experiencing the steepest population decline among major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

Why These 7 Countries Quietly Want More Americans To Move There: The Places Making It Easier For Americans To Move

Multiple countries actively recruit American migrants through visa programs to address economic decline, demographic challenges, and geopolitical influence.
US news
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

For first time in 90 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than moving in

The United States experienced net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with approximately 150,000 more people leaving than entering in 2025, driven by Americans seeking better economic opportunities, safety, and quality of life abroad.
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

US applications for British citizenship reached an all-time high of 8,790 in 2025, a 42% increase from 2024, driven by political climate concerns and expanded eligibility rules.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
18 years ago

Foreigners are buying into the California dream

Southern California real estate agents are increasingly targeting international buyers with cash to offset stalled local sales and declining home prices.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Forget California's exodus. Why do so few move here?

California lost the most residents to other states in 2024, yet its departure rate (1.7%) was below the national average (2.1%).
Travel
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

10 Countries Americans Are Moving To In 2026 That Weren't On Any List In 2024

More Americans prioritize countries with longer legal stays, remote-work pathways, and lower everyday costs to live longer-term on moderate incomes.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

What's causing the migration from California? Who is leaving the state and why

High housing costs and limited well‑paying jobs are causing net out-migration from California, disproportionately affecting lower-income adults and prompting wealthier residents to leave too.
California
fromSan Luis Obispo Tribune
2 months ago

What's causing the migration from California? Who is leaving the state and why

California is losing more residents than it attracts, driven primarily by high housing costs and limited employment, disproportionately affecting lower-income adults.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: My parents thought we had made it. Now we carry papers

Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has created pervasive fear and behavioral changes among communities of color, prompting precautions like carrying passports and avoiding public interactions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Long Goodbye: A California Couple Self-Deports to Mexico

Enrique Castillejos and his wife stopped at a Winchell's Donut House. It was part of their after-church routine on Friday nights. That evening's sermon had been about finding peace in God in turbulent times, and they felt it spoke directly to them. Enrique, 63, and his wife, Maria Elena Hernandez, 55, were undocumented immigrants. Like millions of others in Southern California, they had been looking over their shoulders as federal agents conducted immigration sweeps.
US politics
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